5.3.3 - Advantages and Disadvantages of FEM
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What is one main advantage of using FEM?
💡 Hint: Think about applications in engineering designs.
Define what is meant by 'computational expense' in relation to FEM.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes FEM expensive compared to simpler methods.
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What is an advantage of FEM?
💡 Hint: Focus on how different methods handle complexities.
True or False: FEM is less computationally expensive than FDM.
💡 Hint: Think about resource requirements.
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Design a FEM analysis plan for a complex structure with varying loads and materials. Discuss considerations for meshing and basis functions.
💡 Hint: Think about the structural characteristics and element compatibility.
Critique a hypothetical FEM approach to solve a fluid-dynamic problem in an irregularly shaped tank. What challenges might arise?
💡 Hint: Focus on how fluid behavior interacts with the tank's shape.
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